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Most filling healthy snacks…

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TheBeaTgoeson1 · 13/05/2026 17:56

Ugh. Dieting again as my weight has crept up to 9.5 stone and my fighting weight is 8.5. I’m a sucker for crisps and cheese.

Does anyone have any advice on savoury low calorie replacements?

Help!

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Malacath · 14/05/2026 07:49

As other posters have said, it's best to focus on your meals first. Check out Filling Meals by Lindsay Wilson, he's on Facebook and Instagram too. All meals in the book are around 500 calories and it's based on satiety, keeping you full for hours with the right amounts of fibre and healthy fats. Lindsay is a data driven weight loss coach, and the book and Facebook group have been very helpful to me.

FlowerSticker · 14/05/2026 07:48

Don't snack... 0 calories

OvernightBloats · 14/05/2026 07:47

An apple! The easiest snack you can grab.

But the best advice is to try to cut out snacks if you can.

HappyHacienda · 14/05/2026 07:44

I’m really liking miso soup right now. Good for you gut and your hormones.

HappyHacienda · 14/05/2026 07:41

Mumtobabyhavoc · 14/05/2026 03:35

For me, wanting to snack means I'm hungry and/or my meals aren't balanced. I learned that over many years as an athlete. Mini meals help: yoghurt w fruit/berries; whole sprouted grain bread toast with natural peanut butter (no salt, sugar or added oils, just peanuts) and banana; wild rice with a bit of evoo, a poached or hard boiled egg and steamed veggies; an apple and some nut butter.

What is evoo?

HappyHacienda · 14/05/2026 07:40

OneThirdLess · 13/05/2026 18:14

Edamame (soya) beans, a small cup is filling and they're good on the protein & fibre levels too, so satiating. You can get them in frozen bags from Tesco.

Are you eating them frozen?

HelmholtzWatson · 14/05/2026 04:37

Why do you even need to snack? If you find you're hungry between meals, have smaller meals more often.

Also, eat more fibre and protein. it takes your gut longer to break these down, so will leave you feeling fuller, for longer. My typical daily meals:

7am: Home made Granola
10am: Scrambled eggs/beans on toast
1pm: Baked potato w/cheese/tuna/beans
6pm: Evening meal (could be anything from frozen pizza to home made chilli/pasta)

Mumtobabyhavoc · 14/05/2026 03:35

For me, wanting to snack means I'm hungry and/or my meals aren't balanced. I learned that over many years as an athlete. Mini meals help: yoghurt w fruit/berries; whole sprouted grain bread toast with natural peanut butter (no salt, sugar or added oils, just peanuts) and banana; wild rice with a bit of evoo, a poached or hard boiled egg and steamed veggies; an apple and some nut butter.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 13/05/2026 18:31

My ‘healthy’ savoury snack go to list:
M&S Serrano ham crisps
itsu garlic and chilli edamame beans
Spiced crispy chickpeas (made in the air fryer)
M&S paprika lentil chips
Salt and chilli nuts (made in the air fryer)
Ham, chicken or prawns

skiprun · 13/05/2026 18:23

Boiled egg.
oatcakes
rice cakes
and trust me, but a chicken oxo cube in a cup of hot water is like having a cup of soup but only 30 Cals

YourHangryLimeSheep · 13/05/2026 18:18

Kallo do savoury corn/rice cakes that are really good. The balsamic ones are my fave!

Graze packets and Love Corn are handy to have in but you do have to portion control! You can make home made versions in the air fryer.

Tescos own Pom bears are almost too good to stop at one packet 🤣

BarbiesDreamHome · 13/05/2026 18:14

Tofu. I know, boring, but it make great egg mayo (if you don't eat eggs) and it makes the most amazing chocolate mousse: literally just tofu and melted chocolate (you can add salt, vanilla etc to taste) but it's so satisfying to lick from a spoon after dinner.

https://aseasyasapplepie.com/silken-tofu-chocolate-mousse/

I also like peanut butter and apple.
Piles of red pepper in a super creamy hummus (duchy organic is the best)

Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse - As Easy As Apple Pie

A rich and decadent Silken Tofu Chocolate Mousse. Super easy, ready in a few minutes, and you can't taste the tofu!

https://aseasyasapplepie.com/silken-tofu-chocolate-mousse/

OneThirdLess · 13/05/2026 18:14

Edamame (soya) beans, a small cup is filling and they're good on the protein & fibre levels too, so satiating. You can get them in frozen bags from Tesco.

Snooks1971 · 13/05/2026 18:11

I saw this recipe on Insta yesterday and made it last night for me to snack on during work today. I much prefer savoury snacks! V easy and I can say it’s quite delicious.

Tub hummus (any flavour)
Mix with a big spoon or two of flour and a teaspoon ish of baking powder.
Texture should be like dough.
Season with salt/pepper/herbs/chilli/seeds
Flatten to about an 2cm high and cook in air fryer til brown then chop into pieces.

BillieWiper · 13/05/2026 18:10

Popcorn? Though I find myself bingeing on it!

If you put out a few crisps and a few bits of cheese along with like some carrot, pepper or celery sticks, maybe some fruit like blueberries? On a nice plate.

If it's all set out in a portion looking nice it might make you eat it slower and be less likely to go back for more?

Original poster
TheBeaTgoeson1 · 13/05/2026 18:09

I do love eggs!!!

And yes I bought chipsticks and skips today!

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UniquePinkSwan · 13/05/2026 18:04

a boiled egg is the best snack you can have. Nutrition bombs

DilemmaDelilah · 13/05/2026 18:03

I allow myself a snack of under 100 calories each day. There are lots out there! Chipsticks, quavers, frazzles etc